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train_4559
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#Person1#: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time.
#Person2#: I'd been feeling pretty well until just a few days ago.
#Person1#: What seems to be the trouble now?
#Person2#: I feel run down, tired. I've been having headaches almost every day. And I'm not getting as much sleep as usually do.
#Person1#: Have you been eating properly? Eating the right kind of food is important for your health, you know.
#Person2#: Well, I haven't been eating well, I guess. I usually only have enough time to grab a sandwich and a cup of coffee for lunch.
#Person1#: And what about dinner?
#Person2#: Sometimes I'm too tired to eat anything at all.
#Person1#: That's not good. You don't have a well-balanced diet. Have you been taking vitamin pills?
#Person2#: I don't like to take any medicine at all without talking it over with a doctor first.
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Tom started to feel ill several days ago and #Person1# finds out it might arise from Tom's unhealthy diet.
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train_4560
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#Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: Oh, it ' s the latest novel by Ray Blue. It ' s a sic-fi thriller.
#Person1#: I thought he usually wrote horror books.
#Person2#: He does. He ' s good at this genre too. It ' s a captivating read.
#Person1#: We ' re going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Yes, I would. I need to buy a textbook for my course and, as you know, I love browsing through the latest paperbacks.
#Person1#: Me too. I need something to read on the flight to New York. I can never sleep on planes. Sarah wants to pick up some children ' s books for her daughter.
#Person2#: I want to look at nelson Mandela ' s autobiography.
#Person1#: This is sure to be a worthwhile read.
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#Person2# is reading a sic-fi thriller by Ray Blue. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the book store and #Person2# agrees.
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train_4561
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#Person1#: Hi. I need more amenities, please.
#Person2#: Could you be a little more specific, sir?
#Person1#: Well, to be more specific, the free stuff, like soap, lotion, and shampoo.
#Person2#: I understand. Now, you're saying that you've already used up all your amenities?
#Person1#: Oh, no! I've got all I need for my stay here.
#Person2#: So, what's the problem?
#Person1#: I need souvenirs!
#Person2#: You want some souvenirs!
#Person1#: Yes, yes. Souvenirs.
#Person2#: But, sir, our souvenir shop carries all those items.
#Person1#: That's not the same thing. If you buy hotel souvenirs, they have no sentimental value.
#Person2#: I understand, sir. I'll call housekeeping. You'll have your souvenirs shortly.
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#Person1# wants to take some free amenities as souvenirs because he thinks they have sentimental value. #Person2# agrees and will call the housekeeping.
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train_4562
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#Person1#: What do you need today?
#Person2#: I need to take a few classes.
#Person1#: What kind of classes would you like to take?
#Person2#: How about a driver's course?
#Person1#: Okay, you're going to need to make an appointment.
#Person2#: I don't understand why I need to make an appointment.
#Person1#: You need to make one to come down and fill out your paperwork.
#Person2#: I'd like to make one now if I could.
#Person1#: Sure you can ; when would you like to come in?
#Person2#: I'd like to come in tomorrow morning at 9
#Person1#: That'll be fine.
#Person2#: That's great. Thank you very much.
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#Person2# wants to take a driver's course tomorrow morning and #Person1# tells #Person2# to make an appointment.
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train_4563
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#Person1#: excuse me, could you tell me which line I ' m supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package?
#Person2#: you can buy the bubble wrap here, but you ' ll have to stand in line over here to post your passage.
#Person1#: that ' s a really long line. How long do you think it ' ll take to get through all those people?
#Person2#: it takes about 3 minutes per person, so it ' ll probably be about an hour ' s wait.
#Person1#: can I buy stamps here?
#Person2#: sure. How many would you like?
#Person1#: I need 30 for my Christmas cards.
#Person2#: are you sending them abroad?
#Person1#: twenty of them are going abroad to China and America.
#Person2#: do you have any going anywhere in the EU? If you do, those are less expensive.
#Person1#: no.
#Person2#: ok, here you go. That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence.
#Person1#: and the bubble wrap?
#Person2#: that ' s another quid.
#Person1#: thanks a lot. You ' Ve been very helpful.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# where to buy the bubble wrap and how to post a package. Then #Person1# buys 30 stamps and the bubble wrap with #Person2#'s help.
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train_4564
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#Person1#: Hello, this is Mary from the Taipei new station, what can i do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, Marry, this is Lin Wang, calling from network.
#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Wang, who do you wish to speak to?
#Person2#: May i speak to David please?
#Person1#: Davids who, we have 5 Davids in the office.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, David Richton.
#Person1#: Please hold on a minute, offer your call to Mr. Richton.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: You are welcome.
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Lin Wang wants to make a phone call to David Richton. Mary will offer the call to Mr. Richton.
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train_4565
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#Person1#: I have a little problem with room 507.
#Person2#: What exactly seems to be the problem, Mr. Sandals?
#Person1#: I found cockroaches in my room.
#Person2#: Cockroaches, sir? That's unbelievable.
#Person1#: I've seen at least nine different cockroaches in my room.
#Person2#: Sir, are you sure you haven't seen the same silverfish nine times?
#Person1#: There are nine cockroaches in my room. I don't have time for your disbelief!
#Person2#: I apologize. One moment, please, while I transfer you to my supervisor.
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Mr. Sandals claims that nine cockroaches have been found in room 507. #Person2# will transfer him to the supervisor.
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train_4566
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#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. When is the next train to New York City?
#Person1#: Let me see. . . the train to New York City. . . here it is. . . daily except Sunday at 10, 30, 12, 20 and 15, 10.
#Person2#: Aren't there any trains before 10:30?
#Person1#: Sorry, not before 10:30.
#Person2#: Then one to New York at 10:30.
#Person1#: One way or round trip?
#Person2#: One way.
#Person1#: A soft seat or hard one?
#Person2#: How much is a soft?
#Person1#: $ 15. And for a hard one, only $ 6.
#Person2#: Then one hard seat, please.
#Person1#: OK. Here is your change. The train leaves on platform 8.
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#Person2# buys a one-way hard-seat train ticket to New York City at 10:30 with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_4567
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#Person1#: Hi, Peter. I'm afraid I can't make it to dinner tomorrow night.
#Person2#: Oh, why not?
#Person1#: It's just I'm not feeling well. I think I'm coming down with a cold or something.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Hey, don't worry about the dinner. We'll do it some other time. But you take care of yourself.
#Person1#: Thanks. I will.
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#Person1# calls Peter for absence from tomorrow's dinner because of illness.
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train_4568
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#Person1#: You married Joe, didn't you?
#Person2#: Joe? I don't know what you mean.
#Person1#: I remember you are in love.
#Person2#: Oh, I took a shine to him when we met for the first time. But it comes and goes.
#Person1#: It's Greek to me.
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#Person2# says she took a shine to Joe but the feeling has gone. #Person1# feels puzzled.
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train_4569
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#Person1#: Spring Festival is the most important festival in China, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, that's true.
#Person1#: How long is the holiday?
#Person2#: It depends. But usually it's about 15 days.
#Person1#: Do you eat any special food for the festival?
#Person2#: Yes, dumpling is a must. There is also other food. For example, people eat chicken for good luck.
#Person1#: That's interesting. I'm told the Chinese firework is very beautiful, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's really wonderful!
#Person1#: Oh, great! I hope I can spend this Spring Festival with you here in Beijing.
#Person2#: I'm sure you'll have a good time.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about the traditions of the Spring Festival. #Person1# hopes to spend this Spring Festival in Beijing with #Person2#.
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train_4570
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#Person1#: Hey, Lily, what are you doing?
#Person2#: Waiting for someone.
#Person1#: You mean the boy you met on MSN?
#Person2#: You're right. He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him.
#Person1#: You must be joking. You can't fall in love with someone you've never met!
#Person2#: I know, but I keep thinking of him every day. And I get really depressed when he's not online.
#Person1#: I think it's just a crush. You can't be serious.
#Person2#: Well, this might be silly. But I just can't get him off my mind. And I can't help missing him.
#Person1#: Did you tell him?
#Person2#: Yes. He said I'm his dream girl.
#Person1#: You shouldn't take it too seriously. It might be a lie.
#Person2#: I know. I can't tell whether he's serious or not so I need your advice.
#Person1#: I think you should enlarge your circle of real life friends, and then the right person will come along.
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Lily falls in love with the boy she met on the internet, but #Person1# advises her not to take it too seriously and to make more real-life friends.
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train_4571
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#Person1#: What's the weather like in your city?
#Person2#: In the summer it gets very hot. the temperature is often between 37 and 40 centigrade. when it is hot we often get rains. the winters are drier.
#Person1#: The summer temperature usually often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. the rain falls mostly in the winter. and we often get snow.
#Person2#: What are the temperatures in winter? in my city it is about 15 or 20 degrees.
#Person1#: In winter temperature often falls to zero at night temperature can be below that. the streets are often icing in the morning. with high such temperatures you must get some thunderstorms.
#Person2#: Yeah, we do. in the middle of summer there can be thunderstorms every day usually in the afternoon. i heard your city has a lot of fog, is that true?
#Person1#: We do have a few foggy days in winter. but i would not say we have a lot of fogs. the sky are usually clearly over your city, are they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. like i said we have thunderstorms. but each one usually only last a few hours. then the skys are clear again.
#Person1#: Have you ever had snow in your city?
#Person2#: My grandmother said there was snow once when she was a child. but my parents and i only see it outside of our city.
#Person1#: The river in my city sometime freeze over. people go ice-skating on it. on summer people go boating on the river. but few people go swimming because it is not very clean.
#Person2#: As you know, my city is on the coast. the water is also not clean. but people still go swimming all year around. i prefer to sand bath on the beach when the weather is hot in sunny.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the temperatures and the weathers in their cities in summer and winter. #Person1#'s city has moderate temperatures in summer and it is always rainy and icy in winter while #Person2#'s city has high temperatures in summer with many thunderstorms and barely snows in winter.
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train_4572
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#Person1#: Where do you live, Kim?
#Person2#: I live in an apartment downtown.
#Person1#: Oh, that's convenient, but. . . how much crime is there?
#Person2#: Not much. But there is a lot of traffic. I can't stand the noise sometimes! Where do you live?
#Person1#: . I have a house in the suburbs.
#Person2#: Oh, I bet it's really quiet. But is there much to do there?
#Person1#: No, not much. In fact, nothing ever really happens. That's the trouble.
#Person2#: Hey. Let's trade places one weekend!
#Person1#: OK. Great idea!
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Kim and #Person1# are discussing the living in downtown and in suburb. Kim then suggests trading places one weekend and #Person1# agrees.
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train_4573
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#Person1#: How do I buy my textbooks?
#Person2#: Do you have your book list for your class?
#Person1#: Yes, I have my list.
#Person2#: Fine. Once you have it, you can go to the bookstore. Do you know where that is?
#Person1#: Yes, I know where the bookstore is.
#Person2#: OK, so once you pass the gym, it's the first door on your left. Do you know you can also sell your used textbooks there?
#Person1#: No, I didn't know I could do that.
#Person2#: You just take them with you and trade them with the used textbook man just outside the door. Do you think you will be going there today?
#Person1#: Yes, I am going today.
#Person2#: Well, if you decide to go, I could meet you over there at 1
#Person1#: Yes, thank you. That would be great.
#Person2#: Well, then, I'll talk to you later. Have a good day!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about how to buy and sell textbooks, then they decide to go to the bookstore together later.
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train_4574
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#Person1#: Hi, I am looking for a woman named Mia.
#Person2#: I think I am who you are looking for. You have got to be Rubin.
#Person1#: That would be me!
#Person2#: Rubin! Karen and Mike have spoken about you so often that I feel like I've met you before.
#Person1#: I hope that what they had to say was mostly good!
#Person2#: They only said wonderful things about you. You did a good job of finding me.
#Person1#: Finding the beautiful woman in a red dress next to the fountain wasn't all that hard.
#Person2#: Yes, I guess it was a choice of me or the pigeons!
#Person1#: I was hoping that we could take a walk down the street to my favorite cafe.
#Person2#: Lunch sounds great! Let's head on out!
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Rubin meets Mia for the first time. Rubin then suggests a walk to the cafe and Mia agrees.
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train_4575
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#Person1#: Good afternoon. I suppose you are Ms. Monica. My name is Mr. Thomas, the general manager of ABC Company. Here is my business card.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: I am very impressed by your resume. Therefore, I am very interested to know why you're willing to leave your current company.
#Person2#: I am looking for a more challenging position. I can't grow anymore in my current job.
#Person1#: Ok, I understand. But why you choose us to work for?
#Person2#: I have studied carefully the information about your company on the internet and I have checked your company's homepage. I am impressed by the company. And I like the products a lot. Since you're growing steadily, I would be very eager to help you to improve your accounting system.
#Person1#: How do you work with a team?
#Person2#: I work quite well with a team. I'm a good team player. I respect people, cooperate well with member's team. And I will do my best to help team members.
#Person1#: What's your long term goal?
#Person2#: I'd like to bring to ABC Company not only my technical skills, ambition, enthusiasm, but also my loyalty. A sincere desire to become an administrative assistant is the heart of my career plans.
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Mr. Thomas is interviewing Ms. Monica. She tells Mr. Thomas she wants a challenging job and she's impressed by the company and the products, and then she introduces her teamwork ability and her long term goal.
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train_4576
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#Person1#: I want to join in the bus tour.
#Person2#: Yes, sir.
#Person1#: Will the bus pick up the tourists from hotels?
#Person2#: Of course. You don't have to come here and we will drop you off at your hotel.
#Person1#: Woo, that's quite convenient.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# how to join the bus tour.
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train_4577
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#Person1#: Hey, Mary, what's up?
#Person2#: Just so so. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time, so we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: Oh, that's exciting. What does this guy look like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found him extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! And we have so much in common. We like the same team, music, and most amazingly, we both love Chinese food! I have the feeling that we are going to be great friends.
#Person1#: It seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: There's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar helping me spot new friends.
#Person1#: Well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you ask me what I value most in a friend, I would say honesty.
#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either.
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Mary tells #Person1# about a guy she met at the bar last night. She thinks the guy is funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary and #Person1# talk about the qualities they look for in a friend.
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train_4578
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#Person1#: Tom, this is Mary Bobbins. She's just come over from sales.
#Person2#: It's nice to meet you! Guess we'll be working together.
#Person1#: Yes, she'll be working closely with you on the marketing end of things.
#Person2#: Good. Well, welcome aboard, Ms, Robbins.
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#Person1# is introducing a new colleague, Mary Bobbins, to Tom.
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train_4579
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#Person1#: I was really glad to hear about your promotion. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thanks, Jane. I was really surprised. I mean there were a lot of qualified people out there.
#Person1#: Sure, but the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it!
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You are always responsible and careful.
#Person2#: Jane, I appreciate it very much. I expect to see you get nominated pretty soon, too. You've been doing some great work!
#Person1#: Thank you. I'll try my best. By the way, when do you take over the new position?
#Person2#: Next month.
#Person1#: So what are you responsible for?
#Person2#: I'm going to manage the whole accounts department.
#Person1#: So you must get higher pay than before.
#Person2#: Yes, the company will also give me a prize of 1, 000 Yuan.
#Person1#: 1, 000 Yuan? That's great! So. . .
#Person2#: OK, I know what you mean. It's my treat.
#Person1#: Really? Can I order anything I want?
#Person2#: Of course. Let's go.
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Jane congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s promotion and admires her work performance. #Person2# tells Jane that #Person2# will receive a prize of 1, 000 Yuan and will treat Jane.
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train_4580
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#Person1#: What kind of car is best for me?
#Person2#: For you, I would recommend this one here.
#Person1#: The compact? Why do you think that one is better than the others?
#Person2#: This automobile is just right for your needs because not only is it compact for ease in city driving, but also, it has many safety features. I know that as a parent, you are concerned about safety in driving your kids to and from school.
#Person1#: That's true. What kind of safety features are we talking about?
#Person2#: This model features anti-lock brakes, airbags on both driver and passenger sides, and impact collision design. But that's not all. This car isn't only safe but it's also very economical.
#Person1#: You mean it has a cheaper price than similar models?
#Person2#: Yes, this price is very affordable, but driving this car you'll also notice a significant annual saving in gas consumption. The main attraction for this model is the fuel economy.
#Person1#: With the cost of gasoline these days, that is a big plus. I think this model may be just what I'm looking for.
#Person2#: Why don't you take it for a test drive, and think it over.
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#Person2# recommends the compact car to #Person1# because it's compact and it has many safety features. Besides, the compact car is very economical and it saves gas.
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train_4581
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#Person1#: Excuse me. When's the next bus?
#Person2#: The next bus will be here in four minutes.
#Person1#: Oh, good. That'll be the number forty four?
#Person2#: No, it's the number fifty-eight.
#Person1#: So when's the next forty-four? Will it be here soon?
#Person2#: No, it won't.
#Person1#: So when will it be here then?
#Person2#: Never.
#Person1#: Never?
#Person2#: That's right. The number forty-four doesn't stop here any more. It's stop is round the corner.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# the next bus is No.58 in four minutes and No.44 has moved its stop to the corner.
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train_4582
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#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: Hmm, I want to change my traveler's cheque. Here is a traveler's cheque of 3, 000 dollars. I would like to cash this cheque, please.
#Person1#: No problem. May I see your identification?
#Person2#: Sure. How about my passport?
#Person1#: That's fine! How would you like this cash back?
#Person2#: I want 20 hundred bills and the rest in fifties, please.
#Person1#: Three thousand. Please check it, sir. Thank you and have a good day.
#Person2#: Thank you and bye-bye!
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#Person2# comes to cash the traveler's cheque. #Person1# checks the identification and serves #Person2#.
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train_4583
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#Person1#: We have some quality-control problems. Mr. Zhang. We need to go to the source to work them out.
#Person2#: What problems are you having exactly?
#Person1#: The complaint rate for our new product line is very high, almost eight percent.
#Person2#: That is high.
#Person1#: Yes. We keep finding problems when testing the sound boards.
#Person2#: But your promotional materials claim the broads are the least expensive of their types on the market.
#Person1#: The least expensive, but still fully functional. And we think that your factory needs to take measures to improve quality-control.
#Person2#: That will involve additional expenses for us, which we will have to pass on to you as a rate hike.
#Person1#: I am afraid that is not acceptable. Your contract says that you will deliver a product with a reject rate of less than six percent.
#Person2#: Well. I will tell you what, Mr. Li. I will review the contract and talk with management. Then we will get together and hash this out.
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Mr. Li reports the high complaint rate of the new product line to Mr. Zhang and urges him to improve quality-control. Mr. Zhang demands a rate hike but is turned down by Mr. Li according to the signed contract.
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train_4584
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#Person1#: Good morning, room reservations. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Peter. I have made a reservation for a single room from June 18th to June 21st. I'd like to make some changes. The reservation should only be to June 20th.
#Person1#: A single room from June 18th to 20th. Is that correct?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: OK. Do you need a limousine service?
#Person2#: That's exactly what I want. How much does it charge?
#Person1#: A hundred and eighty yuan for one way. We have a counter at the airport where our representative will lead you to the car.
#Person2#: It sounds good. I'll take that.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. We look forward to serving you.
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Peter calls to change the check-out date. #Person1# then recommends a limousine service and Peter gladly accepts.
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train_4585
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#Person1#: I've been told you might have a vacant room.
#Person2#: Yes, I have a spare room.
#Person1#: Would it be okey to look at the room, now?
#Person2#: Would you come here in twenty minutes? We're right in the middle of dinner.
#Person1#: This apartment looks nice.
#Person2#: Yes, it has two bedrooms. That's convenient.
#Person1#: How much is the rents?
#Person2#: 2, 500 yuan a month.
#Person1#: This apartment is nice, but I'd like to find a cheaper one.
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#Person1# comes to see the vacant room of #Person2#. Though the apartment is nice, #Person1# wants a cheaper one.
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train_4586
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#Person1#: I need to order new business cards.
#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?
#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough.
#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please?
#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.
#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, that's it. Here's the form, and here's my old card to use as a model.
#Person2#: Thank you. Your order will be ready seven days from now.
#Person1#: I need it sooner. Let me have it in three days, okay?
#Person2#: We can certainly give you faster turn around, but it will cost you extra.
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#Person1# needs 2000 new business cards the same as the old ones. #Person2# asks for extra money if #Person1# wants to get them quicker.
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train_4587
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#Person1#: If we are to modernize our information processing, manufacturing system and management code, we need to complete our office automation.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. We have to equip our company with a network of workstations at every office as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Our copying machines are too slow, our telephone system is limited in function, and our offices are not well-equipped for us to work efficiently. To improve the offices for higher efficiency, we have to change all the chairs and some of the desks also, redesign our office so that we may have more space.
#Person2#: Good. We can contact the Tiana Office Furniture Store, and ask them to install computers in our company, deliver new tables and other furniture to match the function of the computers, and to improve our work atmosphere simultaneously.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to complete the office automation and #Person2# suggests contacting the furniture store.
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train_4588
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#Person1#: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?
#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Are you going somewhere or meeting someone?
#Person1#: I am on my way to Washington. And you?
#Person2#: I am on my way to San Francisco.
#Person1#: Really? I think San Francisco is probably the most exciting city in the U-S.
#Person2#: So do I. No other city has as many good restaurants or as much good music.
#Person1#: Is San Francisco your hometown?
#Person2#: I am from a very small town in Pennsylvania. I wouldn't want to live there again, either. I don't like to live in a small town very much.
#Person1#: Neither do I. But small towns have their advantages: less traffic -
#Person2#: And friendlier people. You know, I'm beginning to feel homesick. By the way, where are your from?
#Person1#: China.
#Person2#: China? But you speak English like a native speaker. I didn't have any idea.
#Person1#: Oh, excuse me. It's time for my flight. Well, it's been nice talking with you.
#Person2#: You, too. Bye!
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#Person1# from a small town in Pennsylvania and #Person2# from China meets at the airport. #Person1#'s heading for Washington and #Person2#'s heading for San Francisco.
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train_4589
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#Person1#: Er...What's your name again, please? Could you spell it out? I'll write it down.
#Person2#: W-O-N-D-E-R, Wonder. Did you get it this time?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. Mr. Wonder. Is that correct?
#Person2#: Yes. By the way there is a stain on my trousers. Can you remove it?
#Person1#: Let me see. This one on the pants? Yes, I believe we can get this spot out all right.
#Person2#: And one button on the vest is loose. Could you sew it on tightly?
#Person1#: OK, sir. Here's your slip, sir.
#Person2#: Good. And when can I get my laundry back?
#Person1#: Are you in a hurry for it?
#Person2#: Yes, since I expect to check out tomorrow morning. I want it ready by 10 tomorrow at the latest.
#Person1#: My goodness, you certainly are in a hurry. But don't worry. We'll do our best and have it ready before you leave.
#Person2#: Thank goodness! I'll be back at about 10:30 tomorrow morning, then.
#Person1#: All right, sir.
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Mr. Wonder comes to a laundry. He wants #Person1# to clean the stain on the trousers and sew on the button to the vest tightly by 10 tomorrow morning.
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train_4590
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#Person1#: Grace, quick. If you don't hurry, we're going to miss the beginning of the kungfu movie.
#Person2#: So what!
#Person1#: Don't you want to watch it?
#Person2#: Not really. I couldn't care less about kungfu movies.
#Person1#: You should have told me earlier. Now I'm going without you.
|
#Person1# has asked Grace to see a kungfu movie, but Grace's not interested, so #Person1#'ll go alone.
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train_4591
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#Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Heavenly Pies. May I take your order?
#Person2#: Uh ... yes. I'd like the chicken fried steak.
#Person1#: Okay. Would you like fries, bread, or rice with your meal?
#Person2#: Umm. I'll take the rice?
#Person1#: Would you care for anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'll take a medium orange juice.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. We only have large or small.
#Person2#: Well, in that case, uh, I'll have a small one.
#Person1#: Okay. A small juice. And what kind of dressing would you like with your salad. It comes with the fried steak.
#Person2#: What dressings do you have?
#Person1#: We have French, Italian, blue cheese, and ranch.
#Person2#: Oh! Ranch, please.
#Person1#: Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to see your pie menu. That's the main reason why I like to dine here.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry, but we aren't serving pies today.
#Person2#: Huh? I thought this was Heavenly Pies Restaurant.
#Person1#: Well, it usually is, but, Dave, our baker, slipped in the kitchen on a banana two days ago, and hurt his leg. [Oh] He'll be out for at least two weeks. In the meantime, we're serving ice cream sundaes instead. Sorry.
#Person2#: Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. Well in that case, I'll have an ice cream sundae.
#Person3#: I'll be back with your order in a few minutes
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At Heavenly Pies, #Person2# orders chicken fried steak with rice and ranch dressing salad, a small orange juice, and would like a pie. #Person1# regretfully tells #Person2# that pies aren't available today, so #Person2# orders an ice cream sundae instead.
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train_4592
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#Person1#: It's so hot in here!
#Person2#: It's noisy too, but the music is great!
#Person1#: Yes, I like this record very much. Do you come here often?
#Person2#: Now and again at weekends. How about you?
#Person1#: This is the second time I've come here. My friend Jack told me that this was a good place to enjoy ourselves, and I came here with him.
#Person2#: Then what is your opinion about it now? Are you having a good time?
#Person1#: Of course I am. My name's Patrick by the way. What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is Diane.
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Diane meets Patrick in a pub. Diane sometimes comes here at weekends while Patrick comes here for the second time.
|
train_4593
|
#Person1#: Hello, Parkson College. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester.
#Person1#: Do you want a day or evening course?
#Person2#: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.
#Person1#: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not on Thursdays.
#Person1#: Well, there's a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7.
#Person2#: Just once a week?
#Person1#: Yes. But that's almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45.
#Person2#: Oh! Well, that's alright. I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last?
#Person1#: Mm, let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first week in September, and finish, oh, just before Christmas. December 21st.
#Person2#: And how much is the course?
#Person1#: That's 300 dollars including the necessary computer time.
#Person2#: Ah-hum. Okay. Eh, where do I go to register?
#Person1#: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall.
#Person2#: Is that the round building behind the parking lot?
#Person1#: Yes, that's the one.
#Person2#: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me?
#Person1#: No, just your checkbook.
#Person2#: Well, thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're very welcome. Bye!
#Person2#: Bye!
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#Person2# is calling Parkson College for information on courses in computer programming. #Person1# suggests #Person2# taking a data processing course on Monday evening. #Person2# takes the advice and #Person1# tells #Person2# details of registration.
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train_4594
|
#Person1#: Where is Jimmy? Why hasn't he come down for breakfast? Needn't he go to school today?
#Person2#: He's still in bed in his room.
#Person1#: What's the matter with our dear son?
#Person2#: He's feeling terrible. I think he must have caught a bad cold.
#Person1#: Well, we must call the doctor.
#Person2#: Okay. Can you remember the doctor's telephone number? I can't find it.
#Person1#: Yes. It's 7546 2811.
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Jimmy's parents find he's feeling terrible. They'll call the doctor immediately.
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train_4595
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#Person1#: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.
#Person2#: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house.
#Person2#: It can wait.
#Person1#: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards.
#Person2#: We can do that tomorrow. We don't have to do it today.
#Person1#: All right. That's a good idea.
#Person2#: Talking about washing down the kitchen-where's Bob?
#Person1#: He's having lunch with Georgia.
#Person2#: What! Again?
#Person1#: He should be back soon.
#Person2#: He shouldn't spend so much time with that girl.
#Person1#: You must be patient, David. Nineteen's a very difficult age, you know?
#Person2#: Yes, I know. But he ought to be studying more.
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#Person1# suggests doing housework but David puts off it till tomorrow. Then #Person1# tells David that Bob's having lunch with Georgia. David thinks Bob should focus on his study.
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train_4596
|
#Person1#: You said you wanted to talk to me about that course I'm doing this term. Music?
#Person2#: Actually I was a bit confused because I thought you were majoring in maths.
#Person1#: That's right, I am. I'm doing four months courses this year. Music is an optional course - you just choose it if you're interested. Why? Are you thinking about doing it?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. What are the requirements?
#Person1#: Well, for a start, it's distance learning - you don't actually have to be at the university to do it.
#Person2#: I'm more worried about the actual musical things. Like, I don't know how to read music.
#Person1#: That doesn't matter. You'll learn as you go along. What about computer skills? You're OK there?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Does that matter?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd say they're necessary. Like I said, it's all distance learning, so it's computer-based.
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#Person2#'s hesitating about joining the music course. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the requirements of the course.
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train_4597
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#Person1#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good moring, Mrs. Smith.
#Person1#: Good moring. You are Mr. Sun, aren't you? Take a seat, please.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you.
#Person1#: I've noticed from your resume that you majored in accounting at Peking University. Will you please tell me something about your related courses?
#Person2#: In the first academic year we learned Principles of Accounting, and in the following years we learned Cost Accounting, Commercial Accounting, Industrial Accounting, and Mangagement Accounting.
#Person1#: Have you taken Accounting for Decision-Making and Control?
#Person2#: No, we haven't taken such a course, but we have taken a more specialized course for decision making, by the name of Forecasting and Decision-Making.
#Person1#: From your school report card, I can see you did well in every course. But our advertisement says we need an accountant with practical work experience.
#Person2#: I forgot to include my experience as an accountant in my resume. In fact, I took a part-time job as an accountant at the Atlantic Trading Company during my second and third school year. I worked three evenings a week there and I did quite well. Here is the recommendation.
#Person1#: You can speak English fluently but I wonder if you can deal with bookkeeping and accounting in English.
#Person2#: No problem. The professional English course is just English for Accounting. Moreover, as you know, the Atlantic Trading Company is a Sino-Australian joint venture. When I served part-time there, I became well acquainted with accounting operated in English.
#Person1#: That sounds fine. Why did you choose to apply to our company?
#Person2#: I have a relative working as a manager in your manufacturing department. Her name is Liuling. She told me a lot about your company and I became quite interested. I believe I can have a promising career with the development of this company.
#Person1#: Do you know something about the payment we give to our employees?
#Person2#: No, can you tell me about it?
#Person1#: Of course. As for an entry-level accountant, we pay $ 1, 500 a month in the first half year. We have a grading system to evaluate your work. If you have made progress, we will certainly raise your salary. For beginners with a CPA certificate, they can earn at least $ 3, 000 a month.
#Person2#: I have passed the five courses required by the Chinese CPA Association, but the certificate won't come to hand until next month. How about that?
#Person1#: I hope you can show me your CPA certificate before we reach a decision by the end of July.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Smith. It is really a pleasure talking with you.
#Person1#: The same for me. We'll keep in touch with you.
#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye.
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Mrs. Smith is interviewing Mr.Sun who majored in accounting at Peking University. Mr.Sun introduces the related courses he took in university and adds the experience as an accountant at the Atlantic Trading Company for two years. Then he shows his English ability and explains why he applied to this company. Mrs. Smith tells him about the payment and asks him to show her his CPA certificate before they reach a decision.
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train_4598
|
#Person1#: Dad, I want to learn how to drive this summer vacation.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. You'd better hurry up before they've filled all classes. Many people are learning how to drive now.
#Person1#: I will get registered now at once. Do you know any training schools?
#Person2#: I am not sure. You can search for them on the Internet.
#Person1#: OK. look, I've typed driver schools, and there are so many results coming out.
#Person2#: Let me see. BeeTee Tranining School, summer program, 3, 000 Yuan, learn how to drive within one month, and get driver's license within three months.
#Person1#: 3, 000 Yuan is a little bit steep.
#Person2#: I think so. Let's see the next one, 3, 500 Yuan, summer program. Forget it.
#Person1#: I've heard that the Ideal Life School is famous. They offer many programs and there are many classes available. The charge is also fair.
#Person2#: Search on the Internet then, see if we can find something more about it.
#Person1#: Ah, got it. Ideal Life School, programs are already fully registered!
#Person2#: Don't worry. Let's check out some other schools.
|
#Person1# wants to learn how to drive. #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad then search for the summer program of different training schools on the Internet.
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train_4599
|
#Person1#: How long have you been in this company?
#Person2#: I came two years ago after I graduated from college. This is my first job.
#Person1#: You must have found much difference between working in company and studying in college.
#Person2#: Of course! Everyday, there is a deadline to meet. Bosses watching and testing me all the time, not liking in college, handed in paper months later and tested on schedule. It is so busy. But anyway, I have trying my best to be a good employee.
#Person1#: Well, you've adapted yourself very well. Everyone in our office thinks you've made a great progress in the past two years. What is your secret?
#Person2#: It is so encouraging to hear this remark. The secret is to make plans. Write down your goals, short-term and long-term and make detail plans for a week or a month. Then just work hard.
|
#Person2# tells #Person1# about the difference between working in a company and studying in college and reveals the secret of making progress.
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train_4600
|
#Person1#: I want to say. . .
#Person2#: Say it! What is it?
#Person1#: That I can't go on any longer without you.
#Person2#: You know you shouldn't say that at a time like this.
#Person1#: Nancy, I made up my mind you were the only woman for me at the first sight.
#Person2#: Too sudden! I'm not ready for it.
#Person1#: Forgive me for startling you with the impetuosity of my sentiments.
#Person2#: Stop it. No more of that talk.
#Person1#: I really love you.
#Person2#: No, I shall faint.
#Person1#: And I hope so. This is what you were meant for. Say you love me, say yes, say yes.
#Person2#: Yes.
|
#Person1# confesses his love for Nancy suddenly and Nancy accepts his love at his urging.
|
train_4601
|
#Person1#: I want to know why you're sitting with your mouth closed all the evening. What's wrong, honey?
#Person2#: Well, I don't like being a typist. There's no one to talk with and the day goes too slowly.
#Person1#: Then what do you plan to do?
#Person2#: I want to do some service work, like working in a hotel.
#Person1#: That's funny.
#Person2#: Well, in a hotel, I can meet kinds of people including foreigners. I'll have many chances to practice my English and that will improve my spoken English.
#Person1#: Do you have any special hotel in mind?
#Person2#: I hope to get a job at Holiday Inn. It's a well-known hotel and it's not far from our home.
#Person1#: But you have to work at night.
#Person2#: So what? It doesn't matter much as long as I feel happy I think.
#Person1#: Who will take care of Harry at night?
#Person2#: If I can't, you can ask your mother for help.
#Person1#: Harry is only one year old. I hope you'll think this over.
|
#Person2# dislikes being a typist because it's dull. She wants to work at Holiday Inn to meet various people and improve her English. But her husband worries that the one-year-old-kid can't be taken care of if she works at night.
|
train_4602
|
#Person1#: Sam I think it's time for you to get a summer job. When I was your age, I started working at my pool. I hated it and I didn't have any friends there. However, I saved money and I learned how to work hard.
#Person2#: Mom, I really don't have time to work this summer. I am going to go to summer school and I need to practice skateboarding. Also I want to go to the lake with Jeremy.
#Person1#: Well. How are you going to pay to go to the lake? You are getting too old for us to give you money. You're not a young kid anymore. Also, college is very expensive these days. You should start saving money now. College is only 3 years away.
#Person2#: OK, I'll apply for some jobs this weekend. Can you help me fill out job applications?
#Person1#: Yes, I will help you, you should get an application from the supermarket on Walnut Street. Miss Jacobs told me they are hiring students this summer.
|
Sam's mother wants Sam to get a summer job and save money for college. Sam refuses at first but later gets persuaded. He asks his mother to help fill out job applications.
|
train_4603
|
#Person1#: Hi I'm looking for a dress for Jane's party this evening. Can you give me some advice?
#Person2#: How about this skirt, it goes well with your skin.
#Person1#: Really? OK, I'll wear it to the party. Do you think I should take a handbag with me to the party?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: How about the Brown bag you and I bought last week?
#Person2#: That would be good and I believe this necklace would make you look just perfect. Hurry up, Grandma is waiting for us.
|
#Person2# recommends the skirt, the brown handbag, and the necklace to #Person1# for Jane's party tonight.
|
train_4604
|
#Person1#: Do you have anything planned for the summer vacation Tony?
#Person2#: Well, I'll go to the US with the exchange students. What about you Joan?
#Person1#: I'd wanted to go to Singapore to stay with my aunt when the vacation begins. But the headmaster told me I should stay in the school to help the students from the US to choose which family to stay with. And act as their guide when they go sightseeing in Tokyo.
#Person2#: What about your trip to Singapore, then?
#Person1#: Well, I've invited my aunt to come here. Have you decided when to leave?
#Person2#: Yes on July fourth, and will stay there until the end of the month.
#Person1#: Have you found someone to look after your house?
#Person2#: Yes, my cousin will come from Beijing to learn Japanese, he'll live in my house during my absence.
|
Tony will go to the US for the summer vacation while Joan will have to stay in the school to serve American students.
|
train_4605
|
#Person1#: Jason, would you tell us a little about how you became a writer?
#Person2#: Oh, I have written ever since I was a boy. When I was in school, I wrote stories for a children's magazine. Later on, I wrote for The Western Teacher and various other magazines before I got into writing books.
#Person1#: Did you start writing your own books after you came to Paris?
#Person2#: Yes, my first book was published here in two thousand and four.
|
Jason tells #Person1# about how he became a writer and his first book.
|
train_4606
|
#Person1#: Hi, I want to check out. Here is my room key.
#Person2#: One second, sir, while I print out your receipt. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: May I ask, sir, if you enjoyed your stay?
#Person1#: Well, except for one night, I enjoyed the hotel. And I loved New York, of course.
#Person2#: Thank you for your honesty. I assure you there will be no cockroaches next time.
|
#Person2# helps #Person1# to check out and asks for feedback on the hotel service. #Person1# generally enjoyed the stay.
|
train_4607
|
#Person1#: Hi sir, why did you pull me over? What's wrong?
#Person2#: Are you aware that you drove through a red light?
#Person1#: I ran a red light?
#Person2#: Yes, you did.
#Person1#: I apologize, but I didn't realize that I did.
#Person2#: Weren't you taught that yellow means slow down, not speed up?
#Person1#: I did learn that.
#Person2#: So, then why did you speed up?
#Person1#: I don't know what to tell you.
#Person2#: I'm going to have to write you a ticket.
#Person1#: I understand.
#Person2#: Here you go. Don't do that again.
#Person1#: Thank you sir.
|
#Person1# ran a red light without awareness. #Person2# pulls #Person1# over and writes #Person1# a ticket.
|
train_4608
|
#Person1#: Good afternoon. I suppose you are Ms. Monica. My name is Mr. Thomas, the general manager of ABC Company. Here is my business card.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: I am very impressed by your resume. Therefore, I am very interested to know why you're willing to leave your current company.
#Person2#: I am looking for a more challenging position. I can't grow anymore in my current job.
#Person1#: Ok, I understand. But why you choose us to work for?
#Person2#: I have studied carefully the information about your company on the internet and I have checked your company's homepage. I am impressed by the company. And I like the products a lot. Since you're growing steadily, I would be very eager to help you to improve your accounting system.
#Person1#: How do you work with a team?
#Person2#: I work quite well with a team. I'm a good team player. I respect people, cooperate well with member's team. And I will do my best to help team members.
#Person1#: What's your long term goal?
#Person2#: I'd like to bring to ABC Company not only my technical skills, ambition, enthusiasm, but also my loyalty, a sensor desire to become an administrative assistant. It is the hardest of my career plans.
|
Mr. Thomas asks Ms. Monica about the reason why she leaves the previous company, her job choice, work style, and long term goal. Ms. Monica answers in detail with great enthusiasm.
|
train_4609
|
#Person1#: I would like to order cable.
#Person2#: Sure, what package do you want?
#Person1#: What kinds of packages do you offer?
#Person2#: We have all kinds of movie channel packages.
#Person1#: What else do you have?
#Person2#: There is a package for all sports channels.
#Person1#: Do you have a package that includes all the movie channels with the basic channels also?
#Person2#: Yes, we do offer that package.
#Person1#: I want that.
#Person2#: Do you want anything else?
#Person1#: No, but is it possible for me to add channels later?
#Person2#: You can always get rid of channels or add some later.
|
#Person2# helps #Person1# choose a cable package. #Person1# chooses the one with all the movie channels and the basic channels.
|
train_4610
|
#Person1#: Hi, Robert. What happened to your face? It looks swollen.
#Person2#: I had to go get a cavity filled today.
#Person1#: Did it hurt?
#Person2#: I don't even wanna talk about it. It killed me!
#Person1#: How long were you in the chair?
#Person2#: It took quite a while, but the worst part was getting numbed. They had to give me 3 shoots.
#Person1#: Well, I guess you've learned a good lesson, huh. You have to take good care of your teeth.
#Person2#: No kidding. Not only can't I stand the pain, but man. . . dentists are expensive. The bill is going to be humungous!
#Person1#: Don't you have a dental insurance?
#Person2#: I do, but it still does not cover everything.
|
Robert got a cavity filled today and shares this painful experience with #Person1#.
|
train_4611
|
#Person1#: Good morning. Wilson Association.
#Person2#: This is Mr. Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Thomas, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Thomas left the office a few minutes ago.
#Person2#: That's bad! I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line has been busy. Will he be back soon?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. He's gone for the rest of the day.
#Person2#: Is there anywhere I can reach him?
#Person1#: I don't believe so. He's going out of town on business. May I take a message?
#Person2#: I have a business appointment with him for tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, but I'm afraid I can't make it.
#Person1#: Would you care to make another appointment?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, I'm leaving town rather unexpectedly, and I may be gone for several days.
#Person1#: I see. I can tell Mr. Thomas that you phoned.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Bye-bye.
|
Mr. Brown calls Wilson Association to cancel the appointment with Mr. Thomas. #Person1# answers the phone, tells him Mr. Thomas isn't available. #Person1#'ll deliver the message.
|
train_4612
|
#Person1#: Let's got out tomorrow night. We can go to a bar and try to find you a girlfriend.
#Person2#: I don't think that's a good idea. I am just not good with approaching someone and starting up a conversation.
#Person1#: Maybe you just need a few pick-up lines, you know, break the ice.
#Person2#: Pick-up lines don't work!
#Person1#: Come on! You can just walk up to a girl and say ' If you were a booger I 'd pick you first. '
#Person2#: What? Come on! That's just lame! No girl would fall for that!
#Person1#: Fine, then you can say, ' So there you are! I'Ve been looking all over for YOU, the woman of my dreams! '
#Person2#: That's a good one! I think that's pretty funny.
#Person1#: Yeah, so you make her laugh, you make a fool of yourself a little bit and then you buy her a drink.
#Person2#: Ok, how does this sound, ' I was so enchanted by your beauty that I ran into that wall over there. So I am going to need your name and number for insurance purposes. '
#Person1#: Nice! Let's go!
|
#Person2#'s not good with approaching someone. #Person1# offers some pick-up lines to break the ice with girls. #Person2# finally comes up with a nice pick-up line and they are going to put it into practice.
|
train_4613
|
#Person1#: Have you had any kind of punishment in your college?
#Person2#: Yes, but it was many years ago.
#Person1#: What was it for?
#Person2#: I was a naughty boy and I played hooky. So the school gave me a punishment to clear the classroom for a week.
|
#Person2# shares #Person2#'s experience of being punished in college.
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train_4614
|
#Person1#: Susan, I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend.
#Person2#: A house warming party?
#Person1#: Yes, Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn.
#Person2#: Congratulations! That's wonderful. I bet both of you are quite happy.
#Person1#: Well, we have always dreamed of owning our own home, but real estate in this area is extremely expensive.
#Person2#: I understand. That's why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town, far from the city.
#Person1#: That's a good idea if you can find employment nearby.
#Person2#: I agree. That's why Christopher is already looking for a job in Maine, or Wisconsin.
|
#Person1# invites Susan and Frank to Deborah and #Person1#'s house warming party and they share their house choices.
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train_4615
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#Person1#: I'm so glad that the Spring Festival is near at hand.
#Person2#: Me too. I like the festival best of all.
#Person1#: Think of the big face down the eve, hmm.
#Person2#: And special TV programs, fire crackers and the games to play.
#Person1#: Hey, do you know any mystery belief serve the festival?
#Person2#: Such as?
#Person1#: You know why fire crackers are set off in festival.
#Person2#: Why? To welcome the new year of course?
#Person1#: And also to frighten away evil spirits.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: And my parents say the whole year will be as good or as bad as new year day itself and bad or rude words on the day will bring a bad year.
#Person2#: Oh, that's why my parents never scold me that day. They always try to avoid tears and quarrels.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are both excited about the upcoming Spring Festival. They talk about the mystery beliefs and customs of the festival.
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train_4616
|
#Person1#: Do you have cold medicine?
#Person2#: Yes, but do you have a prescription with you?
#Person1#: No, I don't.
#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't buy any medicine without a prescription from a doctor.
#Person1#: I have a headache. Is there anything I can buy without a prescription?
#Person2#: Then you can buy Aspirin.
#Person1#: I will take the Aspirin then. And have you a small first-aid kit?
#Person2#: Yes, here this is.
#Person1#: I'll take it too.
#Person2#: Thank you and take care.
|
#Person1# has a headache but isn't allowed to buy any medicine without a prescription, so #Person1# purchases Aspirin and a small first-aid kit with #Person2#'s assistance.
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train_4617
|
#Person1#: So you said you and Amanda met through a mutual friend. How did it happen?
#Person2#: Well, my roommate was friends with Amanda, so he introduced us.
#Person1#: Did he tell you what she was like first?
#Person2#: Yes, he described her to me, and she sounded like my type.
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#Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# and Amanda met.
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train_4618
|
#Person1#: There are lots of new teachers in our class this semester.
#Person2#: Yeah, so what do you think about the teachers?
#Person1#: To be honest, I like all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seems like an old person. He's so boring.
#Person2#: I think so too. I don't like him either. Well, who do you like best?
#Person1#: It might be the English teacher. What about you?
#Person2#: Me, too. She speaks very clearly and doesn't use very complicated words so that it is easy for us to understand her.
#Person1#: She is a pretty good teacher! With her help I think I can make great progress in English.
#Person2#: Yeah, I like her way of teaching. She told us not to cram for exams, and to pay more attention to communicating than memorizing.
#Person1#: I think it's a good way to develop our language ability.
#Person2#: Actually, our new math teacher is a good person. He just can't find an appropriate way to teach us.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their new teachers. They both like the English teacher best because she gives lessons clearly. They dislike the math teacher as they think he's boring.
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train_4619
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#Person1#: Billy, you are late again.
#Person2#: I'm sorry I'm late. I overslept. Is the manager here today?
#Person1#: Yes he's in his office.
#Person2#: Oh, god! I hope he didn't notice me.
#Person1#: Don't take any chances. I think it would be be best if you told him frankly and promised not to be late again. He's already mad at you for last 2 times. If there is any more, he might fire you.
#Person2#: You said it. It won't happen again. Do you really think he'd fire me?
#Person1#: I think he might. You'd better go to his office.
#Person2#: You are probably right. I'll go right now and apologize. I try hard not to be late but it is difficult with Beijing traffic.
#Person1#: Good luck!
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Bill's late again because of oversleeping. #Person1# warns that Billy might be fired by the manager and suggest Billy apologize.
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train_4620
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#Person1#: I wanna register for this mathematics course.
#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed.
#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.
#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state. And that's what our budget is based on. Who told you that anyway?
#Person1#: Some woman in here when I tried to register three weeks ago. She said I just had to pay a late fee.
#Person2#: She must have been a part-time worker. They didn't have much training. Why didn't you register then?
#Person1#: She said I couldn't until I had my birth certificate. Here it is.
#Person2#: Huh, that is no reason to demand a birth certificate. We only need to establish residency, you know, a phone bill with your name and address on it would have been fine.
#Person1#: Serious? Only the proof of my address.
#Person2#: Yes, I am afraid she gave you the wrong information.
#Person1#: But it's unfair.
#Person2#: Well, I sympathize with your problem, but, to be honest, I don't think there is any thing anyone can do for you. You were trapped in the system. If you want, you can talk to the director. She will help you if she can.
#Person1#: Great.
#Person2#: Don't get your hopes up.
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#Person1# wants to register for a course, but #Person2# tells #Person1# registration has closed. They find out it's the part-time worker's fault as she gave #Person1# wrong information. #Person2# advises #Person1# to talk to the director.
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train_4621
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#Person1#: Guess what? Paul and Susan are engaged.
#Person2#: Really? When did that happen?
#Person1#: A week ago? They met last summer and now just sink. They will be married soon.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: No, not yet. But Susan says they'd like to get married in November or December. Then they'll go to Hawaii for their honeymoon.
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#Person1# tells #Person2# the news that Paul and Susan are engaged. #Person2#'s surprised.
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train_4622
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#Person1#: Mr. Li, the report has been finished.
#Person2#: So fast! Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome. This is my duty. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, you'd print out the address and telephone number of those guests from your computer, and then send those materials to each business worker.
#Person1#: OK, I'll do it right now.
#Person2#: By the way, to tell them try to persuade those new guests to cooperate with us. Because I found a biggest opponent from this post-trip.
#Person1#: Yes, I get it.
#Person2#: OK, it's no anything. Do what you should do.
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Mr. Li assigns some tasks to #Person1#, including printing, sending, and message telling.
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train_4623
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#Person1#: Jim, what do you think of that first interviewee?
#Person2#: Well, he looked sharp and he came across as a very confident guy.
#Person1#: Okay, what about the first woman?
#Person2#: She looked a little rough around the edges but had great skills.
#Person1#: All right, and what about the older gentle?
#Person2#: He was very distinguished, maybe a bit over-qualified.
#Person1#: Ohhhh. I hate this part of my job.
#Person2#: Why don't you go over the resumes again? They might help you decide who to hire.
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#Person1# asks Jim about his impressions of the interviewees. #Person1# thinks it hard to decide. Jim suggests going over the resumes again.
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train_4624
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#Person1#: Excuse me, is this personnel division?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I came about your advertisement for a senior production planner.
#Person2#: What's your name?
#Person1#: My name is Li Jean.
#Person2#: You have been in Peking University, hadn't you?
#Person1#: Yes, seven years.
#Person2#: What degree do you have now? :
#Person1#: Master of Marketing Management.
#Person2#: Do you have any experience in this field?
#Person1#: Yes. I worked at AB Company.
#Person2#: Why are you interested in the position?
#Person1#: Because you need a senior production planner who is good at mathematics and fluent in English. I think I am fit for the position.
#Person2#: All right. If we decide to hire you, we'd pay you 5, 000 yuan a month at the start. How do you think about it?
#Person1#: That's very good.
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Li Jean comes to #Person2# to apply for the position of a senior production planner. Li Jean tells #Person2# about Li Jean's information and the reason for applying for the position.
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train_4625
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#Person1#: Our offer is RMB 300 per tape-recorder, F. O. B. Tianjin.
#Person2#: We think the price is too high.
#Person1#: That's the best price we can offer.
#Person2#: We'll have to discuss it with my boss.
#Person1#: We can give you a discount if you order for immediate shipment.
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#Person1# and #Person2# negotiate on the price.
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train_4626
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#Person1#: Morning, Tom! What are you doing over there? Learning to dance?
#Person2#: Can't you see? I'm practicing tai chi!
#Person1#: Oh, my goodness. I'm sorry. But I don't think tai chi is to be practiced like that.
#Person2#: I'm just a beginner. Did my poses make me the butt of jokes?
#Person1#: Well, they just look a bit funny. but far from making a laughing stock out of you.
#Person2#: So, is there anything wrong with my strokes?
#Person1#: To begin with, you should keep your neck erect upward at any time.
#Person2#: Like this?
#Person1#: Good! And then, the entire body. Never incline your body forward or backward. Take care to regulate the point of balance. Place it at your waist.
#Person2#: Did I do it right?
#Person1#: No! You should avoid sticking out your belly. Keep your hip steady. Don't swing.
#Person2#: What should I do with my legs then?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, things are quite different with the limbs. Keep your knees bent a little. Right, they should be rich in elasticity. Move slowly when you shift your centre of gravity from one leg to another.
#Person2#: Fantastic! I guess the same is true with the arms, right?
#Person1#: Exactly! Move your arms in a relaxed manner. Well. don't stretch yourfingers stiffly. Just keep them in a natural shape.
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Tom is practicing tai chi, but #Person1# thinks Tom looks a bit funny. #Person1# gives suggestions on the strokes and Tom follows the guidance.
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train_4627
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#Person1#: Daniel, here is some money for the tickets.
#Person2#: OK, it's my pleasure. How many tickets?
#Person1#: Oh, like a gentleman. Two tickets for two people.
#Person2#: But I am only half a person as you and they charge both of us the same price tickets.
#Person1#: They may unless we get a half-price ticket for you.
#Person2#: Dad, it makes no sense.
#Person1#: You may ask if you can take a half-price ticket.
#Person2#: Yeah, I make certain. A half-price ticket cuts us one point five Yuan.
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Daniel's Dad gives money to Daniel to buy tickets and Daniel will ask for a half-price ticket.
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train_4628
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#Person1#: You want to go get a facial with me today?
#Person2#: Dude, what are you talking about? Only girls do that.
#Person1#: Not at all, guys also get facials, manicures and pedicures. There is nothing wrong with looking after your skin and looking good.
#Person2#: True. So what do they do to you at your beauty spa?
#Person1#: Well, first they exfoliate my face, getting rid of all the dead skin. Then I get a face mask with nutrients that keep my skin healthy and young. Afterwards, they apply some moisturizer and you leave feeling like a million bucks.
#Person2#: That doesn't really sound like something I would be interested in. In any case, I just wash my face every night and use sunscreen during the day.
#Person1#: Well you should come with me one day, I'm sure you'll love it.
#Person2#: Uh. . . no.
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#Person1# invites #Person2# to come to #Person1#'s beauty spa together and introduces the process of facial, but #Person2# still thinks it's girlish and refuses to go.
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train_4629
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#Person1#: Hey, Bobby, how long have you been here?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Judy. I started swimming this morning at six.
#Person1#: Goodness! That's early! I got here at six.
#Person2#: Do you have any class right after you finish?
#Person1#: No, I don't go to class until 10:00. How about you?
#Person2#: I'll have a class at 11:00, I usually go out for breakfast after I swim. Would you like to join me today?
#Person1#: See, that sounds like fun. Let me finish and I'll meet you outside.
#Person2#: OK, see you then.
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Bobby and Judy talk about their class schedules and decide to go swimming together.
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train_4630
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#Person1#: What are you doing, Tom?
#Person2#: I'm writing to my mother.
#Person1#: But you wrote to her only yesterday.
#Person2#: Yes, but I have something new to tell her.
#Person1#: Something new?
#Person2#: Yes. I am telling her I've decided to take up a part-time job as a shop assistant.
#Person1#: What do you mean? You've been working at one nearly three months. Have you been fired by Rogers?
#Person2#: No. My mother doesn't know I have a part-time job.
#Person1#: You mean you didn't tell her before?
#Person2#: No. I didn't want her to worry about my study.
#Person1#: But why are you telling her now?
#Person2#: I don't want her to worry about my life here. You see, I told her that I'd just bought a car in my letter.
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Tom is writing to his mother about his part-time job, but #Person1# is surprised that Tom hasn't told his mother because Tom has been working for almost 3 months.
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train_4631
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#Person1#: What sort of hours do you work, Steve?
#Person2#: Well, I have to work very long hours, about eleven hours a day.
#Person1#: What time do you start?
#Person2#: I work 9 to 3, then I start again at 5:30 and work until 11, six days a week. So I have to work very unsocial hours.
#Person1#: And do you have to work at the weekend?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, that's our busiest time. I get Wednesdays off.
#Person1#: What are the things you have to do and the things you don't have to do?
#Person2#: Uh, I don't have to do the washing-up, so that's good. I have to wear white, and I have to keep everything in the kitchen totally clean.
#Person1#: What's hard about the job?
#Person2#: You are standing up all the time. When we are busy, people get angry and sharp, but that's normal.
#Person1#: How did you learn the profession?
#Person2#: Well, I did a two-year course at college. In the first year we had to learn the basics, and then we had to take exams.
#Person1#: Was it easy to find a job?
#Person2#: I wrote to about six hotels and one of them gave me my first job, so I didn't have to wait too long.
#Person1#: And what's the secret of being good at your job?
#Person2#: Attention to detail. You have to love it. You have to show passion for it.
#Person1#: And what are your plans for the future?
#Person2#: I want to have my own place when the time is right.
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#Person1# asks Steve about his working schedule, job content, the hard part of the job, study experience, work experience, and plans for the future. Steve answers the question in detail and shares his secret of being good at the job.
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train_4632
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#Person1#: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
#Person2#: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.
#Person1#: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?
#Person2#: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.
#Person1#: What about the rest of the year?
#Person2#: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts.
#Person1#: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?
#Person2#: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.
#Person1#: Are you going to take anything else?
#Person2#: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday.
#Person1#: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?
#Person2#: Well, you never know when you might need something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple of crazy ties or two.
#Person1#: Um, that makes sense.
#Person2#: And I'll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I'll get married.
#Person1#: You? Married? Hah!
#Person2#: Wait. What are you trying to say?
#Person1#: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion.
#Person2#: What?!
#Person1#: I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.
#Person2#: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain.
#Person1#: Yeah, ha, ha.
#Person2#: No, really. You see, it goes like this ...
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Jake tells #Person1# about the weather of his destination and they talk about what clothes Jake needs. Jake's going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts for the summer, some jeans and a few casual shirts for the fall, a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat for the winter. He'll also take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple of crazy ties or two for formal occasions.
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train_4633
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#Person1#: Hi, Jane. I hear you are leaving for Washington this weekend.
#Person2#: No, I am not going anywhere now.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I lost my money and my train ticket.
#Person1#: Oh, nuts! Where do you think you lost them?
#Person2#: I'm sure I had my wallet this morning. When I was in the bank changing money, I took it from my bag.
#Person1#: Where did you go after that?
#Person2#: To the gym. I can almost be certain that the wallet fell out of my pocket and was picked up by someone else.
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Jane tells #Person1# she won't leave Washington because she lost her money and her train ticket. She recalls her route and she's almost certain that the wallet was picked up by someone else.
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train_4634
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#Person1#: When do you leave for holiday?
#Person2#: On the twentieth. We're flying. The flight takes seven and a half hours.
#Person1#: And when are you back?
#Person2#: On the twenty-eighth. I will give you a ring when we're back.
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#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s date of leaving and return for the holiday.
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train_4635
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#Person1#: Sorry to have kept you waiting, Madam. I've located your luggage. It was left behind in Paris and won't arrive until later this evening.
#Person2#: Oh, I can't believe this. Have it delivered to my hotel then, I guess.
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#Person1# informs #Person2# of the location of #Person2#'s luggage.
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train_4636
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#Person1#: What's the matter, Anne? Do you have a problem?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a chance to get another job and I don't know what to do.
#Person1#: If it's a better job than your present one, take it. That's my advice.
#Person2#: It isn't as easy as that. I like the job I have now very much. The people in my office are very nice and my work is very interesting.
#Person1#: What about the pay? Will you get more money?
#Person2#: Yes, the pay is better. If I accept the job, I'll get more money right away. What should I do? I have to let them know my choice today.
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#Person1# suggests Anne to get the chance for another job if it's better than her present one. Anne's hesitating because she likes her current job but the new job offers a higher pay.
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train_4637
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#Person1#: What characteristics should an interpreter own?
#Person2#: I think he should be an expert of everything.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: Because English is nothing but a tool which is used when people may negotiate in international conferences, probe into physics, release some information in a press conferrence , and do anything we can do with language. Therefore, an interpreter has to know some expertise in the field he/she serves as an interpreter. Otherwise he/she can not carry out his/her work smoothly.
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#Person2# thinks an interpreter should be an expert of everything and explains #Person2#'s reasons.
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train_4638
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#Person1#: Hey, Jeff, where's your stereo?
#Person2#: I needed some money, so I hocked it last week.
#Person1#: You must have been really hurting for cash to have done that.
#Person2#: I had just enough money to make ends meet until payday. Then last Wednesday I received a phone bill to the tune of $ 195. 00. I hit the ceiling when I saw that.
#Person1#: It sounds like you weren't expecting that.
#Person2#: I'd forgotten that my brother had used my phone earlier this month to call his girlfriend. He forgot to mention that she happened to be in New York at the time 3000 miles away.
#Person1#: Well, if you need some money to tide you over until payday, I can loan you some.
#Person2#: Thanks, but tomorrow's payday I can make until then. Thanks any-way.
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#Person1# asks Jeff about his stereo. Jeff tells #Person1# he needed money as his brother made several phone calls which brought him a huge bill unexpectedly, so Jeff hocked it last week. #Person1#'s willing to lend him some money, but Jeff says he can make it.
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train_4639
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#Person1#: Let's program your courses. Since you have had English literature, you should take American literature and American prose and fiction. You transcript indicate that your English background is strong, so I don't think you have any problem with it.
#Person2#: How many credits for each course?
#Person1#: Three, you also should take two three-credit-course in education department.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir, I'm sure I will.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# program #Person2#'s courses and introduces the credits for each course.
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train_4640
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#Person1#: Karen, do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something.
#Person2#: Sure. What is it?
#Person1#: I think you can give me some advice. You have worked here longer, and I just want to know what you think.
#Person2#: I'm glad to help you. But what is it you want to ask about?
#Person1#: I am worried about the meeting this morning.
#Person2#: Why? I think the meeting went well.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes. But what are you worried about?
#Person1#: I'm afraid I was too rude.
#Person2#: Rude? You weren't rude at all, Annie. Why do you think you were rude?
#Person1#: Well, I maybe talked to Mr. Drummond too directly. I thought I maybe said too much. I don't want him to be angry.
#Person2#: I understand. But really you weren't rude at all. You said what you thought. I think he appreciates that.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: But I am new here, and I'm not sure he is used to that.
#Person2#: You mean because you are a woman?
#Person1#: Yes. And he is the president of the company.
#Person2#: Listen, Annie. You shouldn't worry about Mr. Drummond. He is a very good man to work for. He is not sexist at all. He appreciates people for their ideas. And he is willing to take suggestions from men or women.
#Person1#: I am very happy to hear that, Karen. It's good to know I'm working in such a company.
#Person2#: I agree with you on that, Annie. I've worked for Derek Drummond for nine years now. I feel he appreciates his employees for their work, not their gender. I would never change jobs.
#Person1#: Good. Thank you for telling me this.
#Person2#: Any time. If you have a good idea, don't be afraid to speak up. This is a company that appreciates initiative.
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Annie is worried that Mr. Drummond might be angry because Annie thinks she was too rude, but Karen doesn't think it might be a problem. Karen thinks highly of Mr. Drummond and tells Annie that he is nor sexist at all.
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train_4641
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#Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.
#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday.
#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the enviroment.
#Person1#: How's your son these days?
#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays.
#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you mind it is a good age to have a child?
#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. that's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties. , or even in your early thirties if you have a good career.
#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet.
#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in you country?
#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditonal lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed.
#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom.
#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about life expectancy and the aging problem. #Person2# mentions the government's policy of increasing the retirement age to solve the aging problem. #Person1# thinks having more babies is a good idea, but #Person2# disagrees because too many children may lead to environmental problems. They also talk about their children and the generation gap.
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train_4642
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#Person1#: What's the area of your country?
#Person2#: It's not very big. It's a little over half a million square kilometers.
#Person1#: That sounds quite big! How many people live there?
#Person2#: There are about 30 million people in my country. Most of them live in the north.
#Person1#: What's the average income?
#Person2#: That's the really hard to say. I think most people earn about two thousand dollars a month, if you convert the money from our currency into dollars.
#Person1#: So your country is fairly rich.
#Person2#: I think we are richer than most countries, but not as rich as countries in western Europe. Our biggest problem at the moment is unemployment, which is roughly 8%. It has doubled over the last four years.
#Person1#: Unemployment in my country is a fraction of that.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# about the area, population, and the average income of #Person2#'s country. #Person2# also mentions unemployment is the biggest problem in #Person2#'s country.
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train_4643
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#Person1#: What would you like to order?
#Person2#: I would like to have a hamburger.
#Person1#: Did you want it with cheese?
#Person2#: I don't want cheese on it.
#Person1#: Did you want anything to drink ?
#Person2#: I think I'm going to get a soda today.
#Person1#: What kind of soda can I get you?
#Person2#: A Sprite sounds good.
#Person1#: What else would you like?
#Person2#: Let me get a bag of chips too.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: That's all.
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#Person2# orders a hamburger with no cheese, a Sprite, and chips with #Person1#'s assistance.
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train_4644
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#Person1#: Hi, I think I was supposed to call for my test results today.
#Person2#: If you go onto our website and put in your password, you can access your test results.
#Person1#: Are you saying that there weren't any problems?
#Person2#: I will always have you come in for a discussion if there is a major problem.
#Person1#: Will I be able to read the results on the website and understand them?
#Person2#: Yes, if you go there, you can see what each test is about.
#Person1#: How will I know what the numbers mean?
#Person2#: You can see your results and how they compare to the normal range.
#Person1#: How can I see test results from tests I have taken before?
#Person2#: We put all of your test results up in the same place. Just check the dates for what you need.
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#Person1# comes to get #Person1#'s test results. #Person2# advises #Person1# to access to the results on the website and offers guidance about how to read the results.
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train_4645
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#Person1#: Hi, I was wondering if you have my test results in.
#Person2#: I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, but I want you to log onto our website for a printout of all of the details.
#Person1#: So, basically, I am OK?
#Person2#: If there were any major problems, I would always notify you by phone to come in.
#Person1#: What will I learn when I see the results on the website?
#Person2#: A description of each test is given on the site.
#Person1#: What will the numbers tell me?
#Person2#: The website will give you a normal range and then tell you what your results are.
#Person1#: Are all of my test results on that site?
#Person2#: Your entire test history is on the site. You can compare your results from other years.
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#Person1# asks #Person2# for #Person1#'s test results. #Person2# advises #Person1# to check online for a printout for all of the details and answers #Person1#'s related questions.
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train_4646
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#Person1#: Where shall we sit? Look! There are some free seats in the corner.
#Person2#: The seats by the window are better. It'll be cooler there. And we can see the scene outside.
#Person1#: Okay. What would you like to eat?
#Person2#: I'm really hungry now. I think I'll have chicken and chips with baked beans. Why don't you have chicken too?
#Person1#: I don't eat meat. It makes me ill. I think I'll have a cheese sandwich instead.
#Person2#: And what about drinks? I think I'll have some mint tea. Would you like some?
#Person1#: No, that's really expensive! It's three dollars sixty cents! I'll have a coffee. It's much cheaper.
#Person3#: Good evening.
#Person2#: Good evening. We'll have one chicken and chips with baked beans and one cheese sandwich please.
#Person3#: No problem! What would you like to drink?
#Person1#: A mint tea and a coffee please. Oh - and please bring me some cream for the coffee.
#Person3#: Okay. let me repeat your order. One chicken and chips with beans, one cheese sandwich, a mint tea and a coffee with cream.
#Person1#: Yes, thank you!
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#Person1# and #Person2# choose the seats by the window and talk about what they will have for dinner. They order one chicken and chips with baked beans, one cheese sandwich, a mint tea, and a coffee with cream with #Person3#'s assistance.
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train_4647
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#Person1#: Wow! That's a pretty dress, but it's too expensive.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is! Why is it so expensive?
#Person1#: It's because of good quality and the fine design.
#Person2#: I don't think it's worth that money.
#Person1#: Anyhow, this dress is really elegant.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a dress.
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#Person1#: Hi I am Jane, pleased to meet you.
#Person2#: Hi Jay. I'm glad to be here for the interview.
#Person1#: Did you have problems finding these place?
#Person2#: Not at all. But the traffic was not easy and it took me hours to find a parking space.
#Person1#: Traffic is always being difficult these days.
#Person2#: It would have been so much easier if a train or a subway line went through here.
#Person1#: Yes, you're definitely right. Well, why don't we start by telling me about your previous work experience?
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Jane comes for an interview. #Person2# and Jane have a casual talk about the traffic before the interview starts.
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#Person1#: Tim what are you thinking about?
#Person2#: Oh! Hi Diana, well actually I was thinking about taking an evening class.
#Person1#: Do you want to learn a new skill?
#Person2#: No. I want to learn a new language.
#Person1#: So what language do you want to learn? French?
#Person2#: No, I want to learn Italian.
#Person1#: Do you want to work in Italy one day?
#Person2#: No, I'm just interested in the language. Do you have any interest in learning a new language? If you do we could go to evening school together.
#Person1#: I really want to learn French or German, but I'm too busy with my work now. Why don't you ask Susan, she told me last week that she wanted to learn Chinese.
#Person2#: Good idea, I'll give her a call tonight.
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Tim is interested in learning Italian and invites Diana to go to evening school together, but Diana is too busy to learn a new language and suggests he ask Susan.
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#Person1#: There are certainly plenty to choose from.
#Person2#: I'm finding it hard to know where to start. Would you like to look at the answering machines? Let's start here. I like this one.
#Person1#: We can afford to pay $129 for an answering machine.
#Person2#: But it must be of high quality.
#Person1#: There's this one for $89. Or the smaller one for $59.
#Person2#: I like the square shape of the smaller one. It'll fit neatly on my desk.
#Person1#: And it's the cheapest. We'll buy that one.
#Person2#: OK. What's next?
#Person1#: Let me look at the list. We have to choose a television. This one is 34 centimeters.
#Person2#: I really think 34 centimeters is too small for our room.
#Person1#: Then let's take one bigger than 34 centimeters.
#Person2#: Alright. Anything else?
#Person1#: No, let's go and have a cup of coffee.
#Person2#: OK.
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#Person1# and #Person2# are choosing an answering machine and a television. They make their decision based on price, quality, and fitness.
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#Person1#: This newspaper talks about the problem of an aging population. What's the average lifetime in your country?
#Person2#: About seventy-five years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About seventy.
#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age to sixty-seven, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.
#Person1#: But in that case, people who actually, you know, move box or stand at checking point counter for a living, will have a difficult time getting a job.
#Person2#: But the cost for covering the health care of the elderly are expensive, so this policy is necessary. And we're living longer.
#Person1#: An increase in the retirement age will certainly have a bad effect on the lowest income part of the population.
#Person2#: Perhaps we need to have more babies.
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#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the aging problem. They argue about the government's policy of increasing the retirement age and #Person2# thinks more babies may help to solve the problem.
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#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the Spring Gardens. Is it far from here?
#Person2#: Spring Gardens? No, it's not this way. It's in the city centre.
#Person1#: Is it? Oh, no. Someone told me it was this way.
#Person2#: No, no, it's not this way. You want to go down there.
#Person1#: Yes, OK...down there.
#Person2#: Yeah, then, turn left, OK?
#Person1#: Left.
#Person2#: Yep, then right, first street on your right.
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: Then straight on, keep walking.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm lost. It sounds really difficult. Um, could I get a taxi anywhere near here?
#Person2#: It's not so far. You just walk to the corner of the street or over the next block. There are buses that can take you there.
#Person1#: Well, it's starting to rain. I think I'll get a taxi. Thanks, anyway.
#Person2#: That's OK. Lots of taxis go this way.
#Person1#: I'm getting wet. What a day!
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#Person2# shows #Person1# the way to Spring Gardens. #Person1# thinks it's complicated and decides to take a taxi because of the weather.
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#Person1#: May I come in, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'd like an application form for a scholarship.
#Person2#: We have not yet received them from the dean's office. You may come back in 2 weeks.
#Person1#: But my parents and I are leaving for London in a week. We won't come for a month.
#Person2#: In that case, you might try to get it from the dean's Office tomorrow. You can call him at 8755456689 after 8:30.
#Person1#: Thank you, Sir.
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#Person1# wants an application form for a scholarship which aren't received yet. #Person2# advises #Person1# to get it from the Dean's Office.
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#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to settle my bill.
#Person1#: Certainly sir. May I have your room key, please?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I'll draw up your bill for you... Thank you for waiting, sir. Your bill totals two thousand six hundred and fifty-eight yuan, including the phone and laundry.
#Person2#: That much! Would you mind letting me have a look at it?
#Person1#: Not at all, sir. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks. Well, It seems to be right. How much is that in dollars, please?
#Person1#: Just a moment, sir. I'll calculate that for you. It comes to 305 dollars and 52 cents at today's exchange rate.
#Person2#: I see. OK.
#Person1#: How would you like to make the payment?
#Person2#: In cash, please. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir... Here is your change. Could you check it, please? Thank you for choosing our hotel. I hope you enjoyed your stay.
#Person2#: By the way, please forward my mail to this address.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. We hope you have a good trip.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# check-out. #Person2# is surprised at so much money it costs. After checking the bill, #Person2# makes the payment by cash.
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#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I need some remedies for an upset stomach.
#Person1#: Are you also suffering from pain and fever?
#Person2#: Yes, and I also have the runs
#Person1#: I'll give you some tablets that should make you feel better. One moment, please. Here you are. Take these tablets three times a day swallow them with water.
#Person2#: When should I take them?
#Person1#: Take on after each meal.
#Person2#: How long should I continue taking them?
#Person1#: Take them for two days. If your symptoms persist for more than two days, you should see a doctor Also, be sure to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
#Person2#: Thank you for your advice.
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#Person1# gives #Person2# some tablets to ease #Person2#'s symptoms and asks #Person2# to see a doctor if symptoms persist for more than two days.
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#Person1#: Bill, do you know when did the Chinese begin to celebrate Teachers'Day?
#Person2#: I know the Chinese teachers had their first festival in 1985.
#Person1#: So, it is the 27th Teachers'Day.
#Person2#: What will you do on Teachers'Day?
#Person1#: I am going to send Mr. Li some flowers. What about you?
#Person2#: I intend to invite him to dinner.
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#Person1# and Bill are talking about Teachers' Day in China.
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#Person1#: So can you fix it?
#Person2#: I'm sorry sir. This computer is not broken or damaged. It's simply just too old! That's why your programs and applications are running slow. There really isn't much I can do.
#Person1#: What do you mean? I bought this computer just three years ago!
#Person2#: Yes, but technology is ever changing and technology is becoming obsolete faster and faster!
#Person1#: OK, I know where this is going. How much will it cost me to get a new computer?
#Person2#: Well, this desktop over here is our latest model. It has a four gigahertz processor with sixteen gigabytes in RAM and a hard disk with one terabyte. Of course, it includes a mouse, keyboard and desk speakers.
#Person1#: I have no idea what you are talking about. I just want to know if it's good and if I will be able to play solitaire without the computer crashing or freezing all the time!
#Person2#: This PC is top of the line and I guarantee it will never freeze! If it does, we'll give you your money back!
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#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s computer cannot be fixed because it is too old. #Person2# recommends the latest desktop to #Person1# and says it will never freeze.
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#Person1#: The City Bank. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to close my account.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Adam Smith.
#Person1#: Alright, what's your address?
#Person2#: 56 Edison Ave, Apartment 39, Los Angeles.
#Person1#: When would you like your account closed?
#Person2#: Next Friday.
#Person1#: Okay. Where would you like to have your last bill sent to you?
#Person2#: 14 May flower Ave, Los Angeles.
#Person1#: Alright, We'll take care of that.
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#Person1# helps #Person2# close #Person2#'s account and asks #Person2# for some detailed personal information.
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